Barcelona did 'all they could' to sign Celta Vigo's Nolito in January window

Nolito has been the star performer for Celta Vigo this season.

Barcelona sporting vice-president Jordi Mestre revealed that the Catalan giants were very keen on acquiring Nolito from Celta Vigo in the January transfer window.

Nolito, who was a former Barca B player has been one of the most impressive players at Celta, scoring seven goals in his first nine league appearances, before missing their last six games with a hamstring injury.